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Overview |
McKendree University | Transylvania University | ||
| Location | Lebanon, IL | Lexington, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,075 | 1,022 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | #410 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mckendree.edu | transy.edu | ||
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Costs |
McKendree University | Transylvania University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,660 | $43,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,660 | $43,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,270 | $14,195 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,200 | $25,634 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,269 | $33,159 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
McKendree University | Transylvania University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,652 | 1,986 | ||
| Admitted | 1,694 | 1,688 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.9% | 85% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/28 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 871/1277 | 1100/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
McKendree University | Transylvania University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McKendree University | Transylvania University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $48,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
McKendree University | Transylvania University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
McKendree University | Transylvania University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 19% | ||
Campus |
McKendree University | Transylvania University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- McKendree University is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (2,075 students vs. 1,022 students)
McKendree University vs. Transylvania University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McKendree University or Transylvania University?
- Transylvania University is 32.1% more expensive to attend than McKendree University for in-state tuition ($43,160.00 vs. $32,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.1% higher at Transylvania University than McKendree University ($43,160.00 vs. $32,660.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McKendree University than Transylvania University ($25,200 vs. $25,634)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McKendree University are 15.7% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($12,270 vs. $14,195)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University than McKendree University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 48.9% larger than aid received McKendree University ($33,159 vs. $22,269)
McKendree University vs. Transylvania University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McKendree University or Transylvania University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Transylvania University or McKendree University .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at McKendree University (3.38)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (85%) than McKendree University (63.9%)
McKendree University vs. Transylvania University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McKendree University or Transylvania University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Transylvania University and McKendree University.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than McKendree University (70% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Transylvania University earn on average $400 more per year than McKendree University graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $48,300)
- McKendree University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- McKendree University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Transylvania University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McKendree University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/